Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Koru Pet Health Centre, Mount Maunganui (posted 21st August)
Qualified Veterinary Nurse Position
Do you enjoy water sports like surfing, mountain biking, or skiing/snowboarding? A great job opportunity awaits in our progressive, purpose-built clinics located in Mount Maunganui and Tauriko in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Tauranga is a bustling city in the Bay of Plenty region centrally located in the heart of the North Island with some of NZ's top beaches. It’s only a 2.5-hour drive to Auckland, close to the Rotorua lakes, and a 3.5-hour drive to the ski fields. Our Mount Maunganui branch is located only a 10-minute stroll to NZ's best-known surf beach.
About Us
At Koru Vets, we are dedicated to providing expert veterinary care across our Tauriko and Mount Maunganui practices. Our clinics handle a diverse small animal caseload with modern, purpose-built facilities, offering everything from routine consults to surgery, including orthopaedics and other advanced procedures. Above all, we value strong teamwork, communication, and continuous professional development.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team. While the majority of shifts will be based at Koru Vets - The Mount, candidates will be expected to work across both practice locations as needed. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role providing cover across consults, surgical nursing, and front-of-house customer service/reception. While we are searching for a permanent part-time candidate, we are also open to considering flexible hours or a fixed-term/temporary placement through to March 2027.
Key Details:
- Roster: 64 hours per fortnight, including 1 out of every 3 weekends (no on-call or after-hours work required).
- Caseload: A balanced mix of small animal consultations, client-facing reception, surgical nursing (including orthopaedics), and procedure support.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualifications: Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of veterinary nursing experience preferred (though all levels of experience will be considered for the right candidate).
- Key Skills:
- Competent in surgical nursing, orthopaedics, and clinical procedures.
- Strong communication and customer service skills for reception and client consults.
- A reliable, flexible team player ready to jump in where needed.
What We Offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate: $27.00 – $31.00 per hour (based on experience).
- Professional Development: Generous Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced clinicians and nurses in a collaborative practice.
- Work-Life Balance: Live and work in a stunning coastal location close to world-class outdoor adventures.
APPLY NOW or feel free to email us at careers@vetscentral.com.au if you have any questions.
Vetlife Culverden, Amuri Plain, North Canterbury (posted 30th July)
Love animals? Thrive in a hands-on environment?
Join a team where your skills are valued, your work has purpose, and every day brings something different.
At Vetlife, we're passionate about providing exceptional care.
Not just for the animals we treat, but for the people who care for them.
As one of the South Island's largest veterinary practices, with 29 clinics, we're committed to delivering friendly, high-quality veterinary care to communities across the region. Vetlife Culverden provides a full range of services for both companion and production animals, supporting a close-knit local community.
We're looking for a passionate Veterinary Nurse to join our Culverden team in a permanent role. While this role is advertised as full-time, we're also open to discussing part-time hours with the right candidate.
This is a varied position where no two days are the same.
You'll gain hands-on experience across companion and production animal nursing, work alongside a supportive and experienced team, and play an important role in delivering outstanding care to our clients and their animals.
Please click here to see photos!
What you'll be doing:
As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of our Culverden clinic, supporting the veterinarians, caring for patients, and creating a positive experience for the clients who trust us with their animals.
Your role will include:
- Assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures.
- Providing exceptional inpatient nursing and hospital care.
- Caring for both companion animals and production animals.
- Running nurse consultations and supporting preventative healthcare.
- Building strong relationships with clients and providing outstanding customer service.
- Supporting reception and appointment management (when needed).
- Helping to maintain a safe, organised and welcoming clinic environment.
What you will bring:
We are looking for someone who loves what they do and enjoys being part of a supportive team.
You'll have:
- A recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification (diploma level or above)
- Practical hands-on veterinary nursing experience and confidence delivering high-quality patient care.
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping both animals and their owners.
- A willingness to jump in, support your teammates and contribute to a positive clinic culture.
Why join Vetlife?
Because you'll be joining more than a workplace, you'll be joining a team that genuinely cares.
We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming team where everyone's contribution matters.
- A varied and rewarding caseload across companion and production animals.
- Opportunities to continue learning and developing your skills.
- The chance to make a real impact with a close-knit rural community.
Ready for your next adventure?
If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your career can grow, and you'll be a part of team that loves what they do, then we would love to hear from you!
Contact rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Vetlife Cromwell, Central Otago, South Island NZ (posted 29th July)
PERMANENT VET NURSE POSITION – CROMWELL, CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND
Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 29 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high-quality service. Vetlife Cromwell is part of the wider Central Otago hub, comprising of six clinics. We currently have an opportunity for a motivated experienced Vet Nurse to join the small team at our Cromwell clinic. This position is a unique opportunity to become part of all aspects of the clinic as the sole nurse at the clinic.
The ideal candidate will have diploma level vet nursing qualifications and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care as well as a high standard of customer service.
Cromwell is a vibrant town nestled between a lake and the beautiful Cromwell gorge, a stunning bike track, numerous wineries and adventurous day trips into the surrounding environment.
About the role:
- Veterinary nursing duties - anaesthetics, hospital care, animal handling and clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
- Some reception duties - greeting clients, appointment bookings, sales, stock management
- Some rostered Saturdays in Wanaka and Alexandra
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Team Player
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Confident working with computers
- Organised, energetic and methodical
Benefits:
- Opportunities for ongoing career development through the Vetlife training platform and workshops
- Varied work within a supportive team
- Stunning location located on the shore of Lake Dunstan
Vetlife prides itself on providing our customers with a friendly and high quality service. If this sounds like the challenge for you, please submit your resume and covering letter outlining why this is the position for you to rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Vetlife Motueka, Tasman, South Island, New Zealand (posted 29th July) Locum Starting November
Locum Vet Nurse - Motueka, Tasman, New Zealand
Locum position starting early November
Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 29 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high quality service. Vetlife Motueka is a busy clinic, offering a full range of companion and production animal services. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries, and they are looking for a motivated experienced nurse to join their team who can operate confidently within a professional environment. This is a locum position starting early November to cover parental leave. Length of cover to be negotiated.
Motueka is located at the top of the South Island in the Tasman district, known for its warm climate, orchards, wineries, arts and crafts, national parks, walking and bike tracks and stunning beaches, with the city of Nelson approximately 40 minutes away. Motueka is the ideal place to spend some time. The ideal candidate will have diploma level or above vet nursing qualifications, and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care.
About the role:
- Surgical nursing including anaesthetics, hospital care/prep, animal handling and clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
Locum position
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Experienced vet nurse with diploma of Vet nursing
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Team player
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Organised, energetic and methodical
Vetlife prides itself on providing our customers with a friendly high quality service. If this sounds like the locum position for you, please get in touch with Rachel via email rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Vets On Waiheke, Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf (posted 23rd July)
Casual Veterinary Nurse
About Us
At Vets on Waiheke, we are dedicated to delivering expert wellness, surgical, and emergency care to our vibrant island community. As Waiheke's only BESTPRACTICE® accredited veterinary clinic and home to the island's only registered cattery, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of service and professionalism.
Our clinic handles a diverse mixed-practice caseload with state-of-the-art facilities, offering everything from routine wellness consults to advanced surgical procedures and 24/7 emergency care. Above all, we value our team culture and are proud to be Great Place to Work™ Certified for the second year in a row!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Casual Vet Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role providing cover over the coming months across nurse consults, reception, surgical nursing, and running anaesthetics.
Key Details:
- Roster: 3 days per week plus every third weekend, with availability for after-hours/on-call work and coverage for team sick and annual leave.
- Caseload: A balanced mix of nurse consults, client-facing reception, surgical nursing, and anaesthetic monitoring.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications: Animal Care Certificate (Level II or III) or Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
Experience: 1 to 3 years of veterinary nursing experience.
Key Skills:
- Competent in surgical nursing and monitoring/running anaesthetics.
- Comfortable with occasional sole-charge responsibilities.
- Strong communication and customer service skills for reception and client consults.
- A reliable, flexible team player ready to jump in where needed.
What We Offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience).
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced clinicians and nurses in a collaborative, accredited practice.
- Work-Life Balance: Live and work in a stunning island environment with a team that truly values workplace culture and well-being.
If you are a capable nurse looking for a flexible casual role in a supportive, award-winning clinic, we would love to hear from you!
APPLY NOW using the link or feel free to email us on careers@vetscentral.com.au if you have any questions.
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